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02/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2026 10:50

PRA 0648-0352 (Gear Identification) Supporting Statement A

Gear identification consists of two primary components: 1) vessel identification on fishing gear and 2) gear marking to visually distinguish between gear types. Gear identification requirements are necessary to help ensure the success of fisheries management programs by facilitating fisheries law enforcement efforts. Vessel identification is valuable in actions concerning gear damage, loss, and civil proceedings. Gear marking is valuable in case of entanglement of gear with marine life.

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